Can smart software make proton therapy more precise?
NCT ID NCT07759999
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how well treatment planning software supports the delivery of proton therapy, a type of radiation used for cancer. The main question is whether the software helps doctors make better decisions about adjusting treatment. Adults receiving standard proton therapy will have their treatment images analyzed by the software. The goal is to see if the software improves workflow and helps identify when treatment plans need to be updated.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Treatment planning software (RayTracker and RayAdaptive) used during proton therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how proton therapy is planned and adjusted, potentially leading to more precise cancer treatment and better patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage evaluation focused on workflow, not direct patient outcomes. The software may not perform as expected in all cases, and results may not generalize to other settings.
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Locations
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University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (Carbone Cancer Center)
RECRUITINGMadison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States
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